Enthusiasm Diaries

In this episode, we hear from Amy Bogard who is an author, writer, and teacher. Amy teaches travel journal workshops in various locations around the world. She shares why finding opportunities for a meditative practice of quiet noticing and finding opportunities for creative self-expression can be life changing in terms of returning to one's true essence and making a difference in the world. She passionately shares her thoughts on creativity and the innate creativeness in us all.

In this episode, we hear from Bekah Sandsmark who is the founder of Coffee & Kindness, a Dallas based non-profit that is working to break the stigma around individuals with disabilities through employment opportunities. She shares her personal story and what lead her to create this non-profit, her passion for working with individuals with disabilities, and her desire to positively impact employment options for those with a disability.

In this episode, we hear from Neicy Geis who is the owner of TigerLily Goods, a plant store in Northwest Denver, CO. She shares her unique family history in the Denver area and her love of connecting to her neighborhood, her customers and her community as a whole!

In this mini episode, we hear 4 Enthusiasm Diary Entries and explore ways to continue to spread more ENTHUSIASM!

In this episode, I interview Barb Dwors who is a retired elementary school teacher and self-proclaimed vintage enthusiast with her own antique business. She shares the joy and excitement she gets from hunting for vintage 'treasures', repurposing and reusing items, the story of starting her own business, and the enjoyment she gets from the whole process!

In this mini episode, I share my ENTHUSIASM for my experience with this podcast thus far and the joy, curiosity, and fear I have experienced along the way. I introduce an idea to share and spread more enthusiasm through sharing Enthusiasm Diaries entries.

In this episode, we hear from Kelsey Maxine who is a yoga teacher, massage therapist, adventure journalist, and holistic lifestyle wellness coach. We discuss her Norwegian heritage and her unique experience reconnecting with Norwegian family ties and her love and profound connection to nature.

In this episode, serial entrepreneur Brian Fisher shares how he turned COVID lemons into board game lemonade. He also shares his enthusiasm and passion for developing opportunities for people to connect with one another over games and shared activities.

In this episode, we hear from Chanelle Neilson who is the former host and creator of the popular Moms Who Know Podcast and the author of the book Parents Who Know. Chanelle is a mom of 5 kids and shares how she found more balance and calm in her own life and why she is so passionate about helping moms be the best version of themselves!

In this episode, we hear from Ben Brewer who is the Director of Clinical Psychology and Counseling for the department of hematology and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus. We discuss his interest and background in philosophy and how this informs some of his work in supporting those impacted by hematological malignancies. He shares why this work is so meaningful to him and where he finds joy, meaning, and enthusiasm outside of work as well.